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2 teens hit, killed crossing Highway 288 after Houston police chase tied to Old Navy shoplifting
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra, T.J. Parker, Christian Terry , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 24, 2026
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What began as a reported shoplifting at a Galleria-area clothing store ended in tragedy Thursday night when two teenagers were hit and killed while running across a Houston freeway following a police chase, according to the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief James Bryant said officers wer...
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What is this story about? What began as a reported shoplifting at a Galleria-area clothing store ended in tragedy Thursday night when two teenagers were hit and killed while running across a Houston freeway following a police chase, according to the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief James Bryant said officers wer...
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